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One of the often ignored problems in the workplace has to do with bullying and harassment. One would think that this sort of behaviour among adults is rare, or that it somehow got left on the playgrounds of our youth. But the problem is that is still remains a real problem within the workplace and there is a certain amount of liability attached to it as well. ..

The Fair Work Act Amendment that started on 1 January 2014 gives victims of
workplace bullying and harassment a legislative option to stop the
behaviour. Bullying victims can now apply to the Fair Work Commission for an
order which will direct either an individual or the employer to stop the
bullying. What does this mean for businesses?
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The new anti-bullying laws under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) apply to all Australian workers excluding sole traders, state public service departments and state government entities. Volunteer associations with no employers are also exempt. ..

Employers are facing new regulations with the upcoming changes to the Fair Work Act, which will take effect on January 1, 2014. Among the situations covered by the changes to the FWA is an aspect of the workplace that many
employers may not be addressing effectively - bullying. ..

On 1 January 2014, new workplace bullying laws will be a new part of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). These laws will enable workers to apply to the Fair Work Commission, Australia's industrial tribunal, alleging that they have been bullied in the workplace. ..

Warning came too late for bullied Brodie. Two of them were warned, after they put Ratsak in her handbag, to stop their relentless bullying or they'd have ''blood on their hands''. But the warning came too late to save Brodie Panlock. ..